By Rafael Velasquez |Staff Writer| Alternative band Radiohead bounced back to the studio scene with their new album, "A Moon Shaped Pool," on May 8. The success of their last album "The King of Limbs" released in 2011, the band had a lot of following up to do. "I like Radiohead. They bring back some of the old 80s style back into their music," said student Chris Ramos. The album was phenomenally done. The music and lyrics portrayed images of drug use, depression, and wasted time, but also with the optimism of turning life around in a positive direction. "Honestly, growing up I liked listening to their songs because of the mood of the tone which brings up the tempo and brings … [Read more...] about Week 5 Radiohead’s comeback to the studio
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Coachella Weekend 1: Wild weather refuses to quell crowd
By Marissa Mooney |Staff Writer| Thousands of eager fans faced the wild desert weather during Weekend One on April 13 through the 15 at the Empire Polo Grounds. Music presenter Goldenvoice brought people together globally to the music and arts festival. The weather presented a challenge for Friday when a rain and wind storm swept the festival and campsite. "We had our neighbors and other campers helping us hold down our tent as the wind tried to rip it apart. People are really helpful and nice here, but this weather I did not expect," said a camper from Australia. Wind and rain would not put a damper on the festival. Alex Turner, the vocalist of Arctic Monkeys ignored the weather … [Read more...] about Coachella Weekend 1: Wild weather refuses to quell crowd
Coachella Weekend 2: Three days in a musical oasis
By Eric Brown |Chronicle Contributor| Southern California's premiere music festival was the "same flavor, twice the fun" on the weekends of April 13-15 and April 20-22 in the Coachella Valley. Musically the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival had the same line-up, however completely different festivals ensued. The first week was an uncharacteristically rainy and cold festival, while the second weekend experienced the normal heat the festival is known for, with temperatures breaking triple digits. Check our photo stream below to see what ensued and our special from the pit streaming, or check out the unprecedented live streaming of music highlights from Coachella's Youtube … [Read more...] about Coachella Weekend 2: Three days in a musical oasis
IE music festivals Stagecoach, Coachella expanding
By Monique Clarke |Staff Writer| Stagecoach Country Music Festival and Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival are two of Southern California’s biggest music festivals that are returning to the Inland Empire this spring. The Stagecoach 2012 lineup includes performances by country music heavyweights Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Rogers, The Band Perry and Blake Shelton. Coachella is in good company too, with acts like The Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Both festivals attract thousands of music lovers throughout the nation. This year, Stagecoach has expanded their festival and will be adding in an extra day and 400 additional camping … [Read more...] about IE music festivals Stagecoach, Coachella expanding
Radiohead’s The King Of Limbs: A Coyote Review
By Grace Garner Staff Writer From the blooming opening to the separating closer Radiohead’s newest album is bound to conquer minds and limbs alike. Released Feb. 18, here is a track-by-track review of Radiohead’s latest, wonderfully constructed album The King of Limbs. “Bloom”: A great intro song to the album, “Bloom” lulls listeners in with a gentle piano piece that eases into an electronic beat with marching percussion. Thom Yorke’s mumble-jumble voice graces the noise with soothing, random vocals about nature. Oddly enough, the first time I listened to this song all I kept thinking about was redwood forests and black holes in space. I often say Radiohead gives you a natural … [Read more...] about Radiohead’s The King Of Limbs: A Coyote Review